Guidebook for Madrid

Ian & Alberto
Guidebook for Madrid

Shopping

A typical local market for buying fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish.
194 yerel halk öneriyor
La Cebada Pazarı
S/N Pl. de la Cebada
194 yerel halk öneriyor
A typical local market for buying fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish.
This is a long pedestrian street full of all the big name shops and tons of people. It runs between Malasaña and Chueca so the side streets have lots to offer.
438 yerel halk öneriyor
Calle de Fuencarral
Calle de Fuencarral
438 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a long pedestrian street full of all the big name shops and tons of people. It runs between Malasaña and Chueca so the side streets have lots to offer.
This market has been transforming to a mix of traditional market and a few restaurants. Worth a visit for the market, food, and immediate surrounding neighbourhood.
75 yerel halk öneriyor
Mercado Antón Martin
5 C. de Sta. Isabel
75 yerel halk öneriyor
This market has been transforming to a mix of traditional market and a few restaurants. Worth a visit for the market, food, and immediate surrounding neighbourhood.
A great market on Sundays. All the side streets are full of interesting antiques and art. We love coming here a bit later,1:30p, for a tosta and cerveza at any of the small bars open to the street.
535 yerel halk öneriyor
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Rey
535 yerel halk öneriyor
A great market on Sundays. All the side streets are full of interesting antiques and art. We love coming here a bit later,1:30p, for a tosta and cerveza at any of the small bars open to the street.
Tons of antique shops, bars, art, home decoration and a street market on the weekends.
Calle Santa Ana
Calle de Santa Ana
Tons of antique shops, bars, art, home decoration and a street market on the weekends.
Primary tapas and a big selection of micro brew IPAs. Worth a visit for local flavour.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Mercado San Fernando station
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Primary tapas and a big selection of micro brew IPAs. Worth a visit for local flavour.

Everything Else

To the left you have beautiful parks and play areas, To the right you have nice paths with cafes and restaurants with views of the Palace. Great for running, walking, biking..
135 yerel halk öneriyor
Toledo Köprüsü
Puente de Toledo
135 yerel halk öneriyor
To the left you have beautiful parks and play areas, To the right you have nice paths with cafes and restaurants with views of the Palace. Great for running, walking, biking..
Head to the rooftop here for a drink an stunning views.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Circulo de Bellas Artes istasyonu
42 C. de Alcalá
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Head to the rooftop here for a drink an stunning views.

Essentials

Good, low-cost gym. Other guests have been able to get a temporary membership during their stay.
Gym AltaFit Puerta de Toledo
3 C. de las Cigarreras
Good, low-cost gym. Other guests have been able to get a temporary membership during their stay.
This is a high end gym that usually offers day passes.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Plaza del Ángel
1 Pl. del Ángel
13 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a high end gym that usually offers day passes.
Our preferred grocery store. Great products and prices.
239 yerel halk öneriyor
Mercadona
26 Rda. de Atocha
239 yerel halk öneriyor
Our preferred grocery store. Great products and prices.
This is the second closest shop to the apartment. It has all the essentials.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
DIA & Go
20 yerel halk öneriyor
This is the second closest shop to the apartment. It has all the essentials.
Another close and convenient grocery store.
521 yerel halk öneriyor
Carrefour Express
17 C. de Hortaleza
521 yerel halk öneriyor
Another close and convenient grocery store.
A huge, upscale Carrefour in the city centre.
177 yerel halk öneriyor
Carrefour Market
158 Calle de Fuencarral
177 yerel halk öneriyor
A huge, upscale Carrefour in the city centre.

Getting Around

This metro stop is just 5 minutes walk from the house. There are stairs and some cobbled sidewalks - keep that in mind with your luggage.
329 yerel halk öneriyor
Teatro La Latina
2 Pl. de la Cebada
329 yerel halk öneriyor
This metro stop is just 5 minutes walk from the house. There are stairs and some cobbled sidewalks - keep that in mind with your luggage.

Parks & Nature

Great park with about 8 km of walking, cycling, and skating trails along the river.
491 yerel halk öneriyor
Madrid Río
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30
491 yerel halk öneriyor
Great park with about 8 km of walking, cycling, and skating trails along the river.
A lot to see here. Check out the Palacio de Cristal.
437 yerel halk öneriyor
Retiro
437 yerel halk öneriyor
A lot to see here. Check out the Palacio de Cristal.

Food scene

Typical local bar full of neighbours.
La Parrala
5 C. del Humilladero
Typical local bar full of neighbours.
Authentic Senegalese food. A bit spicy and easy on the wallet.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Baobab Restaurante
1 C. de los Cabestreros
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Authentic Senegalese food. A bit spicy and easy on the wallet.
Amazing terrace on the roof with views of the place and Madrid Rio.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
River Café
1 Av. de Portugal
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Amazing terrace on the roof with views of the place and Madrid Rio.
This replica of a traditional market is a perfect place for a vermut and some snacks. We always go for banderillas, ostras, and croquetas.
1026 yerel halk öneriyor
San Miguel Pazarı
s/n Pl. de San Miguel
1026 yerel halk öneriyor
This replica of a traditional market is a perfect place for a vermut and some snacks. We always go for banderillas, ostras, and croquetas.
Really great a la carte menu. We always order starters, seconds, and dessert. The value for money can't be beat and the atmosphere is perfect.
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurante Gigi
13 Calle de Luchana
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Really great a la carte menu. We always order starters, seconds, and dessert. The value for money can't be beat and the atmosphere is perfect.
I would eat here every day if I could. They serve Mexican "centritos" which are small plates of various meats, cheese, and sauce to be eaten with small Mexican tortillas. Get the michelada to drink. ** Check for updated locations before going.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
La Panza es Primero
6 C. de la Palma
9 yerel halk öneriyor
I would eat here every day if I could. They serve Mexican "centritos" which are small plates of various meats, cheese, and sauce to be eaten with small Mexican tortillas. Get the michelada to drink. ** Check for updated locations before going.
Great place for dinner or tapas and a drink with an interesting menu. The interior design is surprising too.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
INCLAN BRUTAL BAR
4 C. de Álvarez Gato
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Great place for dinner or tapas and a drink with an interesting menu. The interior design is surprising too.
This is a great place right on Cava Baja. Not the most affordable, but worth it. Good for a couple or small group. They have a cozy patio in the corrala or you can dine inside.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
La Antoñita
14 C. de la Cava Baja
8 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a great place right on Cava Baja. Not the most affordable, but worth it. Good for a couple or small group. They have a cozy patio in the corrala or you can dine inside.
***** Amazing food and atmosphere in an historic mansion.
112 yerel halk öneriyor
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de Alba
112 yerel halk öneriyor
***** Amazing food and atmosphere in an historic mansion.
Beautifully update historic space. Try to sit upstairs for tapas and a drink.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
El 5 de Tirso
5 Pl. de Tirso de Molina
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Beautifully update historic space. Try to sit upstairs for tapas and a drink.
Great food, and an even better menu del dia. Just between Plaza de la Luna and the heart of Malasaña.
Mamá Chicó
10 C. de Recoletos
Great food, and an even better menu del dia. Just between Plaza de la Luna and the heart of Malasaña.
This is one of our neighbourhood bars with nice atmosphere and great food. Good for a slightly posh breakfast or lunch then meriendas and dinner later.
Café - Bar Eduardo
22 C. de Calatrava
This is one of our neighbourhood bars with nice atmosphere and great food. Good for a slightly posh breakfast or lunch then meriendas and dinner later.